Pukar Casting

CASTING CALL
Pukar Casting is officially seeking lead performers for the upcoming short film, “Lanterns in the Night”.

WE ARE CASTING:
SITA (Female, 40–50): A resilient woman living in emotional suspension. She carries the weight of her missing son’s memory through quiet, deliberate acts of resistance.
SHYAM (Male, 45–55): A rugged, weathered farmer who masks his deep fear and unresolved grief through rigid routine and silence.
NON-ACTORS AND NEW FACES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
If you are interested in being part of this story, please reach out!
Email: [email protected]
Include: 2 recent photos (a close-up and a full-body shot) and any links to previous work (if available).
Deadline for submissions: Before 20 June 2026.
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